Comments on: Al Nasseem by X-Architectshttps://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/
architecture and design magazineTue, 25 Oct 2016 20:35:00 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1By: Dubainhttps://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-298095
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:05:06 +0000http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-298095knowing the city, that work is very sensitive to Al Ain build culture. keep the good work guys
]]>By: architechnophiliahttps://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-295425
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:41:06 +0000http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-295425interesting that it is a proposal for a sustainable urban development but the renderings feature over priced sports cars that are anything but sustainable. Talk about irony.

Nonetheless, it is excellent that a local firm is producing work for Dubai though

]]>By: sayhttps://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-295387
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:25:19 +0000http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-295387I have to say this project is much more notable then all those other try-hard iconic architecture in the middle east.The way they try to interwoven the traditional influence and contemporary material and languages is something that has always been neglected by architects. however, it needs to articulate better of how the project is being a "urban oasis", couldn't the former park be the oasis? or by commercializing the site and imposing modern boxes can really archive that?
]]>By: Obayashihttps://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-294447
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:47:23 +0000http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-294447Think the clustering of rectilinear souks (or villages) with circular forms is interesting & injects variety to the series of intimate courtyard spaces. Overall, a commendable achievement with an understated yet clear contrast of forms and urban spaces. Good work.
]]>By: Conrad Warrehttps://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-294297
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:55:00 +0000http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/x-architects-al-nasseem-sustainable-masterplan-for-al-ain/#comment-294297These renderings have been flying around for more than a year now.